Partner
Email: ihseo@cholaw.com
Phone: (82) 2 6207 6800
Jurisdiction:
South Korea
Ik-Hyun Seo is experienced in both U.S. and Korean intellectual property litigation and prosecution matters, and represents a broad range of clients, from high-tech companies to luxury and fashion companies. His detailed knowledge of the similarities as well as differences between these two jurisdictions has been a valuable asset when advising foreign clients on effective IP management and enforcement strategies in Korea. Seo is recognized as a “Leading Individual” in the area of IP by the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2001-2016), a “Leading Lawyer” by Asia Law & Practice (2004-2017), and a “Highly Recommended” attorney for IP by PLC (2005-2012). Seo is a member of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center’s Domain Name Panel, and also serves on the editorial board of Managing Intellectual Property. Seo also serves as the regional counsel for a number of multi-national clients with intellectual property programs in Asia.